They arrest 2 thieves who invaded an apartment in Tlatelolco and set it on fire to avoid being evicted

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Elements of the ‍Secretariat ​of Citizen Security (SSC) from Mexico City (CDMX) arrested 2 thieves who‌ invaded ‌an apartment ‍ in ‍ Tlatelolco in the Cuauhtémoc mayor’s⁢ office, after setting ​it on fire to‌ avoid being taken out.

According to Pablo Vázquez, head of the⁤ capital’s SSC, the ‌two men barricaded themselves inside the apartment that they had invaded only a few moments before and they set it on fire so as not to be ⁢dispossessed.

During the work to put out the fire ​and arrest the two thieves, one⁤ of the ⁢elements was injured by one of the⁤ criminals, who were ⁢carrying sharp weapons.

Thieves set fire ⁢to apartment to avoid being arrested in⁢ Tlatelolco

According ‌to the ​report from the SSC of CDMX, a report was received by radio frequency where the fire was reported in a housing unit located on ‍Ricardo Flores Magón Avenue, in the‍ neighborhood ‍ Tlatelolco of the Cuauhtémoc mayor’s office.

Given the report, the police requested support​ from the⁣ emergency services and went to the⁢ apartment to evict the invaders; However, the two⁣ thieves threatened ⁣them with ⁣knives, closed the door and set⁣ fire to the ‌apartment.

The event was captured on video, where the two thieves are seen on the window ⁢ledge of the apartment⁣ that they‌ set on fire to ​avoid being arrested.

At the scene, the probable perpetrators were arrested, 39 and ⁢40 years oldwho struggled with the ⁤officers and, after ​controlling the situation and ‌letting them know their legal rights, were made available to the agent of the Public Ministry who ⁢will​ define your legal situation and carry out the investigations of the case.

Thieves⁤ attack​ police officers with ‌knives and injure one in Tlatelolco

During arrest actions, The two thieves attacked the police with sharp weapons.

Due to the attacks, ‍one​ of the police officers was taken to a hospital for injuries caused by ‌knives.

Personnel from the “Zorros” Task Force ​Group arrived at the ⁣site and, with appropriate maneuvers, opened the place for the‍ Heroic ‍Fire⁤ Department team to​ enter.

In a coordinated action,‌ with the use of⁢ fire extinguishers and hoses,‌ They prevented the flames from spreading to other departmentsThus,‌ after‌ a ⁣few minutes, ⁢firefighters​ and police managed to​ put out the fire.

It should be noted that paramedics ‍who arrived at the scene diagnosed the uniformed man⁣ with seven ‌centimeter‍ cutting wound in the right hand and‌ three lacerations to the skullso ‍he was transferred to ‍a hospital for specialized medical ‌care.

What ⁤measures is the Secretariat of Citizen Security taking⁢ to improve ⁢community safety in Mexico City?

Interview Transcript: Time.news Exclusive with⁣ Pablo Vázquez,‍ Head​ of the Secretariat ​of Citizen Security (SSC), Mexico City

Time.news ​Editor (TNE): Welcome, Pablo. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent incident in Tlatelolco. This‍ situation has certainly drawn a lot of attention.‍ Can you give us a brief‍ overview of⁣ what happened?

Pablo Vázquez (PV): Thank​ you for having⁢ me. Indeed, ‌the incident was alarming. Two men ‍invaded an apartment in Tlatelolco, ​and when the authorities responded to reports of⁢ a​ fire in the unit, the individuals barricaded themselves inside. Instead of ⁣surrendering, they set the apartment⁤ on fire to ⁣avoid being apprehended.

TNE: That’s incredibly reckless—setting ‌a fire to evade‌ arrest. Can ​you shed some light on the​ tactics you employed during ⁣these‍ types of hostile situations?

PV: Absolutely. The ‌safety of our team and the public is our top priority. Upon receiving the fire⁢ report,⁣ our officers ‌acted quickly, requesting emergency services‍ for support. It’s a delicate process:‌ we have to assess ‌the⁤ danger, communicate effectively, and try to defuse the situation‍ without escalating tensions.

TNE: During the response, one of your officers was injured. How is ⁣he doing now, and what measures do ‌you have in place to protect your officers during such high-risk operations?

PV: ⁣Yes,⁤ one of our officers sustained injuries from ‌an attack by the⁢ suspects.⁤ I’m pleased to report that he is⁣ recovering ⁣well.⁣ We continually train our⁤ personnel in crisis⁣ management and self-defense, ‍and ⁤we emphasize the importance of teamwork and using non-lethal means of‍ resolution whenever‌ possible.

TNE: The suspects reportedly threatened‍ your officers with knives. ‍What impact⁢ does the⁢ presence ​of sharp weapons have ⁣on your strategy?

PV: ⁢ The presence of weapons significantly⁤ escalates the risk of violence. It requires‍ us to adjust our approach.​ We look to establish communication and ​try to persuade individuals to surrender peacefully. However, our officers are trained to respond swiftly to protect themselves and others if necessary.

TNE: The event was captured on video. How important do⁢ you think media ​coverage is in shaping public perception ‍of these incidents?

PV: Media​ coverage plays a⁤ crucial role. It not only informs the public but also holds us accountable. ⁤We welcome transparency, as it allows us⁣ to critically evaluate and improve ​our response⁢ strategies. However, it’s⁤ essential that the portrayal is balanced and not sensationalized, to avoid creating unnecessary fear in the community.

TNE: Certainly. With incidents like this occurring, what ​measures is the ​SSC taking to enhance community safety?

PV: We’re intensifying patrols in high-risk areas and are actively engaging with community leaders to build trust and ensure ⁢that citizens feel comfortable ​reporting suspicious activities.​ We’re⁣ also working on education initiatives aimed at crime prevention,‍ as‍ well as improving our ⁢communication systems during emergencies.

TNE: Those ⁣are promising steps.‍ As ​we wrap up, what message would you like to convey to the‍ citizens‌ of Mexico City regarding safety and​ the‍ work of the ⁢SSC?

PV: ‌ I want‍ to ⁣reassure the ‍citizens that we are committed to their safety. ⁤Our officers work tirelessly to​ protect our neighborhoods, and we urge everyone ⁣to stay vigilant and ‍report any suspicious behavior. Together,⁣ we can foster a safer‌ community.

TNE: Thank you for your time, Pablo.⁣ We appreciate your efforts and insights into this ‌challenging​ situation.

PV: Thank you ​for the⁣ opportunity to share our work. Let’s continue to keep‌ our communities informed and ​safe.

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